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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the main consideration for a colonial man to be considered a gentleman?
(a) He must be a married man with good standing in the community.
(b) He must be a land owner and a church member.
(c) He must be free from material and intellectual want.
(d) He must be a member of a political party and the militia.

2. At the middle of the 18th century, what did many revolutionary leaders feel the colonies still needed?
(a) Monarchial control.
(b) A constitutional government.
(c) A standing army.
(d) A President.

3. How was high office in colonial America considered?
(a) As an honor and privilege.
(b) As a profession and profit.
(c) As a sacrifice and burden.
(d) As a right and responsibility.

4. What kind of colonial churches dominated the first third of the 18th century?
(a) Centralized state supported churches.
(b) Independent congregation supported churches.
(c) Organizational and society supported churches.
(d) Denominationally supported churches.

5. What percent of the American colonial population was poor?
(a) 15%.
(b) 5%.
(c) 20%.
(d) 10%.

Short Answer Questions

1. What circumstance was unknown in small scale colonial American society?

2. What were colonial American rulers always concerned about regarding their positions?

3. In colonial America, why did officer holders receive honors and titles?

4. What was the highest class of British society called?

5. In the American colonies, what was the euphemistic name for every kind of personal connection, even if inherently unequal?

(see the answer key)

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